BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv5.22.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/ BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MEC-8069a0ddc3a9e6fbcce919955738fc73@cloudyit.co.uk DTSTART:20261014T103000Z DTEND:20261014T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260921T163900Z CREATED:20260921 LAST-MODIFIED:20260922 SUMMARY:Copilot AI for Councils – Beginners DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nA clear starting point for council staff who are new to Microsoft 365 Copilot, this beginner-friendly session explains what Copilot is, what is included in Microsoft 365, and how to use it safely and confidently for everyday tasks such as finding information, drafting simple content, and improving productivity. Delegates will take practical first steps to understand where Copilot can help, where care is needed, and how to write better prompts without feeling overwhelmed. \nKey Topics:\n\nWhat Microsoft 365 Copilot is and how it fits into council work \nWhat is included in Copilot Chat and what requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot licence \nUsing Copilot safely and understanding permissions, security, and data access \nFinding documents, emails, and information more quickly \nDrafting simple content such as emails, summaries, and first drafts \nWriting effective prompts and refining responses \nGood practice, limitations, and do’s and don’ts for everyday use \nHow to access on your mobile device \n\nThese practical scenarios show how the skills from this session apply to everyday council tasks where Copilot can save time and support better results.\nScenarios: \n1. A council wants to understand the difference between the free Copilot experience and the paid licence before investing. \n2. Staff are unsure whether security settings will help or restrict Copilot and need a practical explanation. \n3. Delegates want to spot and use the AI features already available across Microsoft 365 without needing to be technical. \n4. A clerk needs to find a document, email, or message quickly instead of wasting time searching in multiple places. \n5. Staff want to understand where chats and conversations are stored so they can ask Copilot better questions. \n6.  A clerk wants to add their role, services, or council background into Copilot memory to help generate tailored content such as flyers or emails. \n7. Delegates need prompt etiquette guidance so they can ask clearer questions and get more useful answers from Copilot. \n8. Participants explore the prompt gallery to adapt examples for council work. \n9. A council wants practical do’s and don’ts for using Copilot safely, confidently, and professionally.\nWho Should Attend:  Ideal for clerks, officers, councillors, and support staff who are new to Copilot and want a practical introduction to using AI in Microsoft 365. This session is especially useful for those who want to understand where Copilot can help, where care is needed, and how to use it with more confidence.\nPricing:\n\nFree for CloudyIT customers using a training credit \n\n\n£65 for non-CloudyIT customers (read T&Cs) \n\nContinue Your Digital Learning Journey:\nTake the next step with Microsoft 365 AI Copilot for Councils – Advanced to apply Copilot more confidently across Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 tools.\nKeep Building Your Digital Confidence:\n\nTry the Microsoft 365 Digital Skills Audit Tool\nJoin an AI in Local Government Members’ Day\nCome along to a DisGovery Day in person\n\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Overview:

A clear starting point for council staff who are new to Microsoft 365 Copilot, this beginner-friendly session explains what Copilot is, what is included in Microsoft 365, and how to use it safely and confidently for everyday tasks such as finding information, drafting simple content, and improving productivity. Delegates will take practical first steps to understand where Copilot can help, where care is needed, and how to write better prompts without feeling overwhelmed.

Key Topics:

These practical scenarios show how the skills from this session apply to everyday council tasks where Copilot can save time and support better results.

Scenarios: 

1. A council wants to understand the difference between the free Copilot experience and the paid licence before investing. 

2. Staff are unsure whether security settings will help or restrict Copilot and need a practical explanation. 

3. Delegates want to spot and use the AI features already available across Microsoft 365 without needing to be technical. 

4. A clerk needs to find a document, email, or message quickly instead of wasting time searching in multiple places. 

5. Staff want to understand where chats and conversations are stored so they can ask Copilot better questions. 

6.  A clerk wants to add their role, services, or council background into Copilot memory to help generate tailored content such as flyers or emails. 

7. Delegates need prompt etiquette guidance so they can ask clearer questions and get more useful answers from Copilot. 

8. Participants explore the prompt gallery to adapt examples for council work. 

9. A council wants practical do’s and don’ts for using Copilot safely, confidently, and professionally.

Who Should Attend:  
Ideal for clerks, officers, councillors, and support staff who are new to Copilot and want a practical introduction to using AI in Microsoft 365. This session is especially useful for those who want to understand where Copilot can help, where care is needed, and how to use it with more confidence.

Pricing:

Continue Your Digital Learning Journey:

Take the next step with Microsoft 365 AI Copilot for Councils – Advanced to apply Copilot more confidently across Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 tools.

Keep Building Your Digital Confidence:

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